Henkel and Carbon announced the expansion of their strategic relationship to offer several new resins, which are expected to be available on the Carbon idea-to-production platform in 2023. This follows the successful 2020 launch of LOCTITE IND405 Clear, a tough, clear resin that is used in production applications such as enclosures and housings. Loctite IND147, […]

Carbon announced two all-new damping elastomers, EPU 43 and EPU 45. The elastomers add to Carbon’s already impressive portfolio of materials as part of its idea-to-production platform. They offer new opportunities for breakthrough products in impact protection such as padding, gloves, and helmets. EPU 43 is an energy-damping elastomer that is soft while offering promising […]

Carbon announced that its developmental bioabsorbable elastomer platform has demonstrated biocompatibility in vivo, with all samples being classified as non-toxic and exhibiting tunable times for full absorption. This latest milestone demonstrated the elastomer’s potential in biomedical applications such as soft tissue repair, wound dressings, and nerve conduits. Carbon’s developmental bioabsorbable elastomer, created with Digital Light […]

Carbon announces the acquisition of ParaMatters, a software provider for additive manufacturing. This acquisition expands Carbon’s current software capabilities to include topology optimization. Carbon’s technology platform now broadens to enable product design and development teams to create better products in less time using a wide variety of materials and production systems. Most software platforms used […]

OECHSLER AG (“OECHSLER”), a leading polymers technology group with a global presence and headquarters in Ansbach/Middle Franconia, is extending its partnership with the US additive manufacturing pioneer Carbon and their production capacity for one of the world’s largest polymer-based additive series production facilities. Since 2004, the OECHSLER Group has been operating a production site in […]

Carbon announced the newly created Office of the CEO with the appointment of Phil DeSimone and Craig Carlson. Ellen Kullman, Carbon’s current President and CEO, will be named Chair on the company’s Board of Directors, effective June 1, 2022. “As I take a step aside and into the position as Chair of the Board, I […]

Additive hardware continues to improve in productivity, accuracy, and in ease of use. Now, the focus is on software to improve additive functions and capabilities, and to take additive to the next level. Hardik Kabaria, the director of Software Engineer focused on R&D at Carbon, offers insights. Design World · What’s next for additive software […]

Carbon announced that it is further expanding the capabilities of its idea-to-production platform by introducing the all-new EPX 86FR, a flame retardant photopolymer resin that uses Carbon’s patented dual-cure process. This follows the recent announcement of the M3 Series printers and the general availability of the Carbon Design Engine as the company further enhances its […]

Carbon announced its next-gen M-Series 3D printers based on DLS technology. The new M3 and the M3 Max printers boast faster printing, a more straightforward print experience, expanded design space and a more consistent surface finish, according to Carbon. Carbon said a 4K light engine enables a doubling of the build area with the same […]

Carbon announced that it is launching the next generation of its Carbon Design Engine software and making the software licenses available to design teams globally for purchase in early 2022. Carbon Design Engine allows product designers to generate advanced latticed parts quickly and easily from a solid part STL file and output STL files for […]

Carbon, a leading 3D printing technology company, and Keystone Industries, a leading dental and 3D resin products company, announced that the two companies have agreed to develop a flexible removable partial denture resin based on Carbon’s patented dual cure materials. Providing dental professionals with an innovative process to address the large partially edentulous patient population […]

Carbon and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) announced the findings from a survey that found that the 3D printing process has become an increasingly integral technology in the development of plastic parts and products for production use. The ASME survey of practicing engineers involved in the design or development of plastic parts found […]

In the AM market, machines will become a crucial commodity over the next few decades, and software will provide the critical competitive edge that helps companies innovate in the design and production space. As manufacturers expand their adoption of IoT (Internet of Things), they must consider back-end machine connectivity platforms and implement workflow solutions that […]

Designers of athletic equipment have used 3D printing for a number of years; it’s one of the larger markets of this technology. In particular, these designers use lattices to deliver specific mechanical properties to sports equipment. One of the latest examples is the new 4DFWD running shoe by adidas. For more than four years, adidas […]

Lattice structures are those geometric shapes grouped together to create repeatable patterns for engineering purposes. The idea of lattices has been around for quite some time. You see these repeating patterns on buildings and bridges. For design engineers, lattices can deliver specific mechanical properties to an object, often in the form of a stiffness-to-mass ratio. […]

Carbon is expanding its European presence through strategic sales partnerships with Selltek by Dedem and Solid Print3D. Selltek, a leading Italian 3D printing dealer, will be Carbon’s first sales partner in Italy. Solid Print3D, a UK-based 3D printing expert and dealer, will become Carbon’s first UK sales partner. These European partnerships will help Carbon accelerate […]

Carbon, a leading 3D printing technology company, announced that all of its subscribers now have access to the Carbon Design Engine software to automate the process of creating performance-oriented lattices, saving design engineers significant time and effort. The lattice generating technology powering Design Engine has been proven in production with the design of critical lattice […]

Carbon, a leading 3D printing technology company, and Fast Radius, a leading digital manufacturing company, announced an expansion of their strategic partnership that broadens Fast Radius’ fleet of 3D printers with the addition of the Carbon L1 printer. The adoption of the L1 printer complements Fast Radius’ in-production Carbon M series printers and expands capabilities […]

Henkel and Carbon announced a partnership agreement to collaborate for Loctite branded formulations validated for use with Carbon’s additive manufacturing process. As part of the collaboration, the new Loctite 3D IND405 Clear material is immediately available to Carbon customers. The partnership agreement opens the door for industrial customers to access Henkel’s patented single-component technologies (1K) […]

Recent events show the need for agility to meet market demands. Dr. Joe DeSimone, executive chairman of Carbon, discussed the unique levels of agility offered by additive manufacturing. Design World · Additive manufacturing meets the need for agility   Here are highlights from the interview. MPF: Will the recent focus on the additive industry’s abilities […]

To help increase COVID-19 testing capacity, Resolution Medical, an FDA registered, in vitro diagnostic and medical device manufacturer, announced the launch of The Resolution Medical Lattice Swab, crafted with Carbon Technology. Resolution Medical has already sent the new 3D printed nasopharyngeal swabs for COVID-19 testing to healthcare organizations and is able to provide swabs to […]

Next week at the International K Trade Fair in Dusseldorf, Carbon will debut its latest innovation in materials, a new resin called RPU 130. RPU 130 fills the need for a tough, rigid, and high temperature additive manufacturing material suitable for rigorous applications in industries such as automotive. RPU 130 is also partially derived from […]

Additive manufacturing offers the ability to precisely place material in varying durometers, strengths, and capabilities into combinations that deliver features not possible through other methods. The use of additive to create an optimal bike saddle is an example. Since 1974, Specialized has had one goal: to innovate and inspire to improve riders’ lives. With the […]

Carbon, a leading digital manufacturing platform, raised over $260 million in growth funding co-led by Madrone Capital Partners and Baillie Gifford. New investors Temasek and Arkema joined the round with participation from existing investors including Sequoia Capital, Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDC, Inc. (JJDC), Fidelity Management & Research Company, adidas Ventures, and JSR Corporation. […]

Carbon and Arkema announce a strategic partnership through an investment in the startup’s capital, to deliver a new era of materials performance and supply chain model for Carbon’s manufacturing partners. Rapid advances in additive manufacturing are changing the way products are designed and manufactured in many industries. Carbon and Arkema, through its Sartomer business line, […]